Youth Shelter Specialist — Day Shift

Youth Emergency Services, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

Life and AD&D

Critical Illness

Accident

Hospital

Cancer

Vacation accrued after 90 days

Sick leave accrued from day one

403b with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Awesome company culture

Job summary

Youth Emergency Services, Inc. in Omaha is seeking a Resident Specialist to maintain the efficient operation of residential facilities and supervise youth activities at the YES Emergency Shelter.

The role requires strong youth-care knowledge, sound judgment, and excellent communication. Evening and holiday hours are required; a high school diploma is mandatory, with an associate degree or related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, or counseling preferred or two years related experience.
• Knowledge of youth-care principles in a residential setting and therapeutic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient operation of residential facilities and supervise youth activities at YES Emergency Shelter.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and positive working relationships.
• Supervise youth activities; meals, groups, dining, chores, sleeping, recreation.
• Document youth contacts and any significant issues for leadership or operations.
• Record activities in youth resident files, including reports of discussions and appointments.
• Participate in staff meetings, case management reviews, and training sessions.
• Contribute to case management and therapeutic service programs for youth and families.
• Assist in developing service or case plans for youth and families.
• Conduct individual, group, and family discussions with youth and families.
• Document crisis and informational calls; prepare supplemental reports if needed.
• Complete discharge summaries for residents.
• Support follow-up activities and supervise student interns.
• Remain awake and supervise youth on duty; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth care principles

Therapeutic techniques

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building

Driver's license

Transporting youth

Evenings/holidays availability

Criminal history background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 2 years related experience

Job description

Youth Emergency Services, Inc. in Omaha is seeking a Resident Specialist to maintain the efficient operation of residential facilities and supervise youth activities at the YES Emergency Shelter.

The role requires strong youth-care knowledge, sound judgment, and excellent communication. Evening and holiday hours are required; a high school diploma is mandatory, with an associate degree or related experience preferred.